Connecticut State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

 The Office of Recovery Community Affairs (ORCA)

Our goal is to inform people of our Initiatives, Services and Resources that are offered by DMHAS and DMHAS-funded agencies throughout the state.

ORCA endorses the ‘No Wrong Door’ motto for recovery and encourages people to find the pathway(s) that work best for them.

Elsa Ward, MS, CAC, Director, (860) 418-6989, Elsa.Ward@ct.gov

For issues regarding client rights and grievances contact William Pierce, 860-418-6933, william.pierce@ct.gov or go to Client Rights and Grievances.

 

DMHAS ORCA Initiative: 


Your Voice Matters

Come and share your thoughts and suggestions on Peer Education, Training, and Credentialing. We look forward to hearing from all of you.

 

Peer Recovery Support Listening Sessions

Announcing Listening Session with the DMHAS Office of Recovery Community Affairs

 

 

 

Date: Monday, June 24th, 2025

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Amplify Training Room, 178 Oakwood Drive, Glastonbury, CT

 

SAVE THE DATES - LISTENING SESSIONS

 

* Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 - 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Virtual with Commissioner Navarretta https://tinyurl.com/2vewcz6e

* Monday, July 21st, 2025 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - In-person with Commissioner Navarretta- CT Women's Consortium - 2321 Whitney Ave, Suite 401, Hamden, CT

* Thursday, July 31st, 2025 - 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Virtual Wrap-up Session https://tinyurl.com/2vewcz6e

*Thursday, August 7th, 2025 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - In-person Wrap-up Session - UConn Waterbury Campus, RM 323 or 333, 99 East Main St, Waterbury, CT

 

 

Peer Certification Advisory Committee Meetings - Click date for recording of the meeting 

DMHAS-endorsed Peer Recovery Support training centers:

Monthly Recovery Calendars:

Resources

CT Peer & Family Organizations